Fnatic vs FUT Esports Tips & Live Stream – FUT Can Challenge Fnatic

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Fnatic vs FUT Esports VALORANT betting picks for Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the first round of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs (20:00 CEST)
FUT Esports bested Fnatic last time out
Fnatic had a better run in the group stage, but this match can get sketchy

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Fnatic vs FUT Esports Predictions

Fnatic and FUT Esports will clash on Thursday, May 8, in the opening round of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2025: EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs, marking a rematch from the Kickoff tournament, when FUT Esports won.

Fnatic vs FUT Esports Predictions
Head to Head
Where to Watch Fnatic vs FUT Esports Live?
Fnatic Form
Fnatic Squad & Team News
FUT Esports Form
FUT Esports Squad & Team News

Fnatic have shown some improvement this stage, but they still have a lot more to prove, as they have had some close calls. On the other hand, FUT Esports did enough in Group Omega to place third with a 3-2 record, and like Fnatic, they've had a mix of promising and iffy showings.

While there is little to separate the two teams, Fnatic have looked more consistent, which explains why they're priced as favourites on the top betting sites. However, FUT Esports have proven they can perform, suggesting this can turn out to be a competitive game.

FUT Esports have high highs
Fnatic have been more consistent
Fnatic should be favoured, but not by much

Head to Head

Fnatic and FUT Esports last met during the VCT 2025: EMEA Kickoff, when FUT won in two maps.

FUT Esports 2-0 Fnatic – January 31, 2025

Where to Watch Fnatic vs FUT Esports Live?

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs live stream for Fnatic vs FUT Esports is available through live streaming services offered by the best betting sites.

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Fnatic Form

Fnatic finished the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 group stage in second place, with a 4-1 record. That includes four victories against Natus Vincere (2-0), Team Vitality (2-1), Apeks (2-0), and GIANTX (2-1) and a 0-2 loss to Team Heretics in the final week of the group stage.

Over the five games played, Fnatic have looked consistent. They've had a few close calls, but still managed to deliver against anyone except for the in-form Team Heretics.

Consistency is the key here; granted, quality-wise, Fnatic are not much better than FUT Esports.

Fnatic Squad & Team News

Fnatic have not announced any roster changes.

Jake "Boaster" Howlett
Emir "Alfajer" Beder
Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov
Kajetan "kaajak" Haremski
Austin "crashies" Roberts

FUT Esports Form

FUT Esports looked great early into the season, but they have since cooled down and did not look too inspiring in the latter stages of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 group stage.

Over the last three weeks, FUT have lost to Team Liquid (0-2) and BBL Esports (0-2) and barely made it past Karmine Corp (2-1).

On a more positive note, it's been two weeks since, so FUT's form does not prove much as they've had plenty of time to figure out which areas they need to improve on. And if FUT Esports can find their old form, they should turn out to be a competitive team in the knockout stage.

FUT Esports Squad & Team News

FUT Esports have not made any changes to their roster

Doğukan "qRaxs" Balaban
Furkan "MrFaliN" Yeğen
Ata "ATA KAPTAN" Tan
Eray "yetujey" Budak
Doğan "xeus" Gözgen

Verdict

Fnatic v FUT Esports

Fnatic have been the more consistent team of the two during the group stage. However, considering the two teams have had a two-week break before this match, it is fair to question how much their group stage form really means.

Quality-wise, FUT Esports can match up with Fnatic and knowing that this is a well-coached team, it is fair to expect FUT to be well-prepared for the upcoming affair.

Expect a close game.